2023 Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, allied health and medical assisting services was ranked #48 in the country. In fact 84,492 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 152 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the medical assisting programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 15% Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools
Our 2023 rankings named CCI Training Center, Arlington the best school in the Southwest Region for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the large city of Arlington, CCI Training Center is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from CCI Training Center carry an average student debtload of $9,500.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Parker University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. Parker University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Parker University take out is $29,500.
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Out of the 152 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Tulsa Technology Center landed the # 3 spot on the list. Tulsa Tech is a small public school located in the city of Tulsa.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Tulsa Tech take out is $6,947.
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The excellent programs at PCI Health Training Center helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Dallas, PCI Health Training Center is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at PCI Health Training Center accumulate an average of around $8,550 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $37, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The excellent programs at Pima Medical Institute - El Paso helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Southwest Region . PMI El Paso is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of El Paso.
While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at PMI El Paso accumulate an average of around $17,975 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $76, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the large city of Phoenix, PMI Phoenix is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at PMI Phoenix take out is $14,415. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $79, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Weatherford College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #7 on the list. Weatherford College is a medium-sized public school located in the fringe town of Weatherford.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Weatherford College carry an average student debtload of $22,500.
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With a ranking of #8, The College of Health Care Professions - Austin did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the large city of Austin, CHCP - Austin is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
On average, medical assisting graduates from CHCP - Austin take out $9,104 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $64.
Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. PMI Albuquerque is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Albuquerque.
Medical Assisting majors at PMI Albuquerque take out an average of $17,975 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $76, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
The College of Health Care Professions - Dallas came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of Dallas, CHCP - Dallas is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at CHCP - Dallas take out is $9,104. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $64.
Autry Technology Center landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Autry Technology Center is a fairly small public school located in the remote town of Enid.
With a ranking of #12, The College of Health Care Professions - Fort Worth did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the city of Fort Worth, CHCP - Fort Worth is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, medical assisting graduates from CHCP - Fort Worth take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $61, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Pima Medical Institute - Tucson did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the large city of Tucson, PMI Tucson is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, medical assisting graduates from PMI Tucson take out $23,562 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $76, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Pima Medical Institute - Houston ranked #14 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. PMI Houston is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at PMI Houston take out is $17,975. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $76, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The College of Health Care Professions - Southwest Houston did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #15 on the list. CHCP - Southwest Houston is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
Medical Assisting majors at CHCP - Southwest Houston take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $61, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Northeast Texas Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the rural area of Mount Pleasant, NTCC is a public school with a small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at NTCC take out an average of $18,043 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. CHCP - Northwest is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston.
Medical Assisting majors at CHCP - Northwest take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $61, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Pima Medical Institute - Mesa ranked #18 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Mesa, PMI Mesa is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at PMI Mesa take out an average of $17,975 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $76, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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South University, Austin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #19 on the list. South University, Austin is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Round Rock.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at South University, Austin take out is $31,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $165.
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Remington College - Dallas Campus came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Remington College - Dallas Campus is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Garland.
Medical Assisting majors at Remington College - Dallas Campus take out an average of $19,123 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $71, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Estrella Mountain Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. Estrella Mountain Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Avondale.
Medical Assisting majors at Estrella Mountain Community College take out an average of $5,072 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of San Antonio, Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio take out an average of $7,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great schools for Allied Health Services students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Fortis Institute - Houston | Houston, TX |
| 24 | Panola College | Carthage, TX |
| 25 | South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX |
| 26 | CyberTex Institute of Technology | Austin, TX |
| 27 | The College of Health Care Professions - San Antonio | San Antonio, TX |
| 28 | Lamson Institute | San Antonio, TX |
| 29 | Allen School - Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ |
| 30 | Arizona State University - Tempe | Tempe, AZ |
Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges by State
Explore the best allied health and medical assisting services colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,416 |
| Arizona | 373 |
| Oklahoma | 289 |
| New Mexico | 177 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Medical Assisting
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 322,592 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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